Jacob Zuma, leader of South Africa's ruling ANC, has appeared in court in a bid to win the dismissal of a graft case that could wreck his chances of becoming the nation's president next year.
He stands accused of corruption, fraud, racketeering and money-laundering over a controversial arms deal. Thousands of Zuma's supporters rallied outside a court. Supporters of the 66 year-old African National Zuma supporters rally outside court ...
Czech Greens head to present new party statutes ... Congress leader have vowed to shut down the sleepy city of Pietermaritzburg, where the trial of the immensely popular politician,- a native of the region,- is being held. The case is likely to decide whether the African National Congress leader will succeed Thabo Mbeki as South African president next year.
(Deutsche Welle)
more info >>
<< Back